Exploring Nevada – On The GO! Knights of Pythias Cemetery Talk & Tour (Off-site, KOP)
April 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 am to 12 pm
Exploring Nevada – On The GO! Knights of Pythias Cemetery Talk & Tour
Doors open at 9:45 am
9:45 – 10 am Check in and sign the liability waiver
10 – 11 am Welcome, introduction, talk, Q&A, and break
11 – 12 pm Cemetery tour and explore
Speaker and Tour Guide: Bill Mardon, Past Grand Chancellor and Sexton of the Knights of Pythias.
Cost and Registration:
Cost: $20
Available Spaces: 60
Reservations are required
To register for this event, email Ramit Ali at rali@nevadaculture.org
Payment must be received to secure your spot. Cash, credit card, or checks are accepted.
Program Details:
A portion of the registration funds will be allocated to the NHS Events fund, and the rest will be donated to our community partner, the Knights of Pythias, for the maintenance and care of the cemetery.
In the first half of the program, you will learn about the history of the Knights of Pythias fraternal order and what is involved in taking care of an active cemetery, as well as personal stories about some of Reno’s former residents, including Civil War veterans, families associated with the DAR, educators, judges, firefighters, and prominent members of the community.
In the second half of the program, there will be a guided tour through the cemetery. Due to the uneven and rocky ground of this historic cemetery, please wear appropriate closed-toed footwear; tennis shoes or boots are recommended. Due to the time of year, we recommend you bring a jacket or coat. Water will be provided.
The Exploring Nevada – On The GO! series is an opportunity for the Nevada Historical Society to offer special off-site tours for people to learn more about their community, city and state.
The program will be held at the Knights of Pythias Hall, located at 980 Nevada Street, Reno, Nevada, 89503.
